Baggage handling improves despite passenger traffic surge
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has announced an improvement in the air transport industry's rate of mishandled baggage. The newly launched SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 reports the number of bags mishandled by the...
Webb finds carbon molecules around a young star
An international team of astronomers has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to study the disk of gas and dust around a young, very low-mass star. The results reveal the largest number of carbon-containing molecules seen to date in such a disk. These findings have...
Verification becomes critical as digital identity revenue soars
A new study from Juniper Research has found that revenue for digital identity vendors will exceed $53-billion globally in 2026, doubling from $26-billion in 2021. Digital identity revenue includes third-party and civic identity apps, centralised identity schemes, and...
Confront these labour market inequities to retain talent
As the Great Resignation continues to affect the ability of organisations to hire, employers must address three inequities that may harm their ability to retain current top talent, according to Gartner. According to a Gartner survey of 3,000 candidates conducted in...
Automated technology could be used to monitor ocean pollution
A new project from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Department of Electrical Engineering hopes to identify sources of pollution in our waters through automated technology. Led by Professor Amit Kumar Mishra as the principal investigator, along with Associate...
Phishing subjects cater to different regions
Phishing is widespread around the world, but people in different regions respond to different triggers. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4's Q4 2021 top-clicked phishing report. "When comparing the results from the US phishing emails to those in Europe, the...
The cost of natural disasters is rising
Disruptive natural disasters are occurring more often around the world, with $343-billion in global weather and catastrophe-related economic losses reported in 2021 - but only 38% of natural peril losses were covered by insurance, although this is an improvement from...
Light at the end of the tunnel for consumer debt
With South Africa's annual consumer price inflation hitting 5,9% in December 2021 (the highest annual rate since March 2017) and the SARB (South African Reserve Bank) announcing a 25 basis point increase in the repo rate, consumers will really have to work carefully...
These are the phishing emails that get the most clicks …
Phishing emails that mimic HR announcements or ask for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks from recipients, according to a new study. The F-Secure study, "To Click or Not to Click: What we Learned from Phishing 80 000 People", tested how employees from four...
WHO stands with Neil Young as he exits Spotify
Musician Neil Young, who this week demanded that his music be removed from Spotify, has received support from the World Health Organisation. Young issued an ultimatum to the music streaming service after a Joe Rogan podcast on Spotify interviewed anti-vax icon Dr...
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Integr8 upgrades Open Box infrastructure
Open Box, a software development consultancy comprising 120+ users, has used its ICT managed services partner, Integr8, to upgrade its infrastructure and software, and, at the same time, benefit from Software Assurance and Open Value Subscription (OVS). As a result...
Noble WISE increases sales flexibility
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Singapore, Africa to boost economic ties
Singapore has emerged the largest investor in Africa among the ASEAN countries, according to the latest United Nations’ World Investment Report 2013. Located strategically in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore’s economic ties with Africa have been on the rise. As...
Wits to host first Digital Africa Festival
In recognition of the role digital technology is destined to play in “Africa’s Century”, Wits University has announced that it will host its inaugural Fak’ugesi: Digital Africa Festival 2014. Running from 11 August to mid-September 2014, the festival will showcase all...
Benefits of enhancing printing solutions
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Satellite technology thrives in SA
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The fundamentals of DMS
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Hacker-resistant CCTV from TeleEye
Companies and individuals are increasingly turning to Webcams to help secure their premises. However, these high-tech solutions typically use Internet protocol (IP), an open standard, to connect back to control rooms. Like all open standards, IP can easily be hacked -...
A new viewing experience with ultra HD TV
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HP launches Deskjet Ink Advantage printer
HP has announced the launch of new HP Deskjet Ink Advantage printers that offer more choices for affordable, HP-quality printing, including first-to-market technologies such as wireless direct printing that does not require a network. With the new Ink Advantage...
Web Developer/Frontend Developer (Uvongo – KZN) – KwaZulu-Natal Uvongo
Position Overview:We are seeking a skilled Web Developer / Frontend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing user experience across our digital platforms, ensuring seamless navigation and interactive interfaces....
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The scope will include but will not be limited to: Evaluate the functional and non-functional requirements for testability, and use suitable cases for automation.Develop/build test automation strategy and focus specifically on maximizing reusability for...
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An exciting opportunity for a Senior IT System Administrator to join a fleet management solutions company. The ideal candidate will need to be comfortable with traveling to the office daily and must have a CCNA qualification.Responsibilities:Monitor and manage...
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IT System Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof
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Java / C# Developer (Bloemfontein Onsite)
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Jnr – Mid Software Test Analyst (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications as the next Jnr – Mid Software Test Analyst sought by a provider of Enterprise Management, Media, Accounting and Business Intelligence applications to join its team. Your...
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